The Master of Science in Science Education, major in General Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics combines the practice of science with pedagogy, with the main goal of producing elementary and high school science teachers who can inspire their students through their ability to impart skills in doing science, to make knowledge of the discipline interesting and relevant, and to help develop insights into the practice of science.

The program considers the needs of basic education science teachers in terms of content, curriculum, and pedagogy. It aims to give 1) solid foundation in basic content, 2) knowledge of the scientific language and generally accepted paradigms, and 3) exposure to the practice of science and science teaching in their field. The program will also incorporate skills in facilitation, classroom management, and performance assessment. The thesis is envisioned to be in science education research, or equivalently, a collection of three (3) papers in content, experimental design, and policy/current issues.

The pre-requisite for those who will major in General Science is any bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution, with at least 15 units of science (any field or combination).

The pre-requisite for those who will major in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics is any bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution, with at least 15 units of the science.

The candidate should choose his/her major area upon application. There will be a Qualifying Exam in this major area to help design the program of study. In case the candidate shows adequate performance in the exam, the program adviser may recommend replacement of the core subject with a more advanced subject in the same field.

*Graduate level subjects in General Science are the SED 220/230 series. Suggested subjects for other majors are BIED 220/240/260 for Biology, CH ED 201.1-.3 for Chemistry, and PSED 200.31-.33 for Physics.